Getting grown-ups excited – Walter Isaacson, former Time magazine editor, takes questions from the audience after a keynote address
Former CEO of the Aspen Institute, Walter Isaacson, answers a student’s question about how to get excited about STEM. His response isn’t about the students getting excited, however he does have a message for grown-ups.
“The Big Picture” – Tulsa Engages Business Leaders by Being Sensitive to their Needs
Knowing your audience is critical when speaking with business leaders. Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance listens to business and industry to solve their workforce concerns of the future.
Current Issues in Out-of-School Time. ( A Series of Books)
A series of books published looking into the current issues in the out-of-school space. Content includes both research and promising practices.
D.C. Middle School Lauded for Family Engagement
Teachers and other school staff visit homes in Washington, D.C.
Construction and Validation of Two Parent-Report Scales for the Evaluation of Early Intervention Programs
Evidence for the efficacy and reliability to measure family outcomes from efforts by states, under the Individuals with Disabilities Act, to ensure that families of children with disabilities are receiving the required attention to participate in their child’s education.
A Case Study on Putting Parents at the Center of of Early Childhood Solutions
One in three children are not prepared for kindergarten nationwide. This study identifies ways parents can better support their child’s early learning.
Using data to understand community gaps – Omaha gets partners on the same page to articulate a unified message
In just three years, the Omaha STEM Ecosystem has built a network of almost 800 partners, working together towards a common goal. Business and education partners have worked to identify gaps in the community, most notably the need for deeper family engagement.
Outlining the Future Together – Ventura County STEM Network Keeps Family at the Center of the Narrative
Narratives are powerful – they can be used to belittle or uplift entire communities. VC STEM makes STEM relevant and co-creates a narrative of the future side by side with families.
World Champions: Community College in Northeast Ohio Sees Family Engagement as Key Driver of Success
A robotics program in NeoSTEM sparks family engagement and leads to an exploration of new career possibilities. A two-year college creates a community around robots.
The parent who showed up for everything is now the crusader for families – The Interdisciplinary Science Engineering Partnership (ISEP) in Buffalo, NY has a strong track record of involving families in STEM initiatives
ISEP programs are designed WITH families with the intention to empower a sense of ownership over their students’ lives. ISEP even pays parents to participate in the process.
Community Colleges are the best kept secret for workforce development in America – Tampa offers families affordable options for upward mobility
Community colleges offer important and affordable career options for students. The Florida Advanced Technological Education Center (FLATE) at Hillsborough Community College expands post-secondary options for families.
OC STEM Family Toolkit on CA Common Core Standards
A toolkit for parents and students to understand California Standards, also referred to as the Common Core Standards. All materials are available in English and Spanish.